The easiest way to clean the leaves out of your gutters is by using the propane-powered cordless Lehr EcoBlower. You can get them at Sears.com or Amazon.com for $229. Runs on a 17 ounce propane cannister like the ones you use for camping and the fuel lasts at least 5-6 hours (that's about how long we've run it so far). It also has a vacuum/shredder attachment for mulching dry leaves (leaves must be dry or it gets clogged up). Love the cordlessness of it best of all!